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Roy Wright

Death by Force
Case Description
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Roy Wright, a 57-year-old African American male from East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away on January 28, 2015. His death was reported in the Belleville News-Democrat on January 29, 2015. The obituary did not provide specific details about the cause of his death.

Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding Roy Wright's death reveals that it was a result of a violent incident. The Illinois State Police released a video seeking public assistance in identifying a person of inter ...Read More
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  • Legacy.com: Roy Wright Obituary (2015) - East St. Louis, IL - Belleville News-Democrat
  • http://www.bnd.com/2015/01/28/3634386_east-st-louis-police-investigate.html?rh=1
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    Victim Details

    Roy Wright

    Male

    Black / African American

    East-saint-louis

    IL

    2015-01-29

    57

    Roy

    Wright

    11/08/2025

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    11/17/2024
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    07/27/2024
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